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Congratulations to Dr. Tyner 2013 Honoree of the Minnesota African American Heritage Calendar
For the seventh year, the Minnesota African American Heritage Calendar Award Committee a part of the PROCEED Foundation has produced this calendar to showcase the accomplishments of African Americans with roots in Minnesota. The Committee will be recognizing twelve individuals for letting their voices be heard for the shaping of future plans for our community and state. These individuals represent various sources of informational and educational practices to enlighten and inspire others to improve our society. This year’s theme, “Vanguards of Our Legacies” recognizes the honorees’ contributions for setting the tone and facilitating the message for the expectations, hopes and dreams for citizens of African descent as well as for all Minnesotans.
Brotherhood, Inc. Featured in Minnesota Public Radio News
Read about an inspirational story behind the work of Brotherhood, Inc. Prof. Nekima Levy-Pounds, Director of the Community Justice Project, comments in the Minnesota Public Radio News story.
Dr. Artika Tyner Blogs about the Principles of Timebanking on the Minnesota Campus Compact Community Website
Dr. Artika Tyner, Clinical Law Faculty with the Community Justice Project, blogs about the principles of timebanking on the MN Campus Compact website.
Community Justice Project's Brotherhood, Inc. earns runner up in the Mosaic Social Entrepreneur Competition
The Community Justice Project's Brotherhood, Inc. earns runner up in the Mosaic Social Entrepreneur competition. Neal St. Anthony mentions the award winners and special mentions in the Star Tribune.
CJP In the News: Dr. Tyner is featured in the Minnesota Women's Press
Dr. Tyner is featured in the Minnesota Women's Press, discussing her reading list and her work with the Community Justice Project.
Dr. Artika Tyner writes about the Principals of Timebanking
Dr. Artika Tyner writes about the principals of timebanking for Insight News, August 20, 2012.
Prof. Nekima Levy-Pounds Blogs on Prison Phone Justice Issues
Prof. Nekima Levy-Pounds blogs for children of incarcerated parents and the challenges they face in maintaining contact with a parent during incarceration. The Community Justice Project will be working with the Center for Media Justice on a Prison Phone Justice Campaign that sheds light on this issue.
The Community Justice Project's Brotherhood Inc. Advances to the Finals of the 2012 Mosaic Social Entrepreneurs Cup
The Community Justice Project's Brotherhood Inc. Advances to the Finals of the Mosaic Social Entrepreneurs Cup
CJP In the News: Alex Campion Receives Service-Learning Graduate Student Award
Alex Campion, advanced CJP student, receives the 2012 Service-Learning Graduate Student Award for her exemplary participation in the Service-Learning program at the University of St. Thomas.
IPC In The News: Alex Campion receives Pauline Lambert Advocacy Award
Advanced Community Justice Project student, Alex Campion, is honored with the 2012 Pauline Lambert Advacacy Award for taking initiative in challenging problems that exist around gender issues on campus. Congratulations Alex!
CJP In the News: CJP students lead a workshop to help teens.
CJP students Carlie Colburn and Jonica Jones lead a workshop entitled: “Teens and the Law: Know your rights.” This workshop was presented to youth leaders at the Wilder Foundation’s Youth Leadership Initiative Resources Fair on March 8, 2012.
CJP in the News: Twin Cities Daily Planet covers CJP Symposium
How are the Children? Part V, From the Classroom to the Courtroom, Exploring a Child's Journey through the Justice System, a March 14, 2012 symposium organized by the Community Justice Project, is covered by the Twin Cities Daily Planet.
Prof. Tyner is the Winner of the Beat the Odds Blog Contest
Congrats to Prof. Tyner, Clinical Legal Faculty in the Community Justice Project and winner of the Beat the Odds blog contest! She and her guest will be seated at the Minnesota Vikings Children's Fund Social Media Table. Read her blog, "Beat the Odds–Investing Today, Creating Lasting Change for Tomorrow."
CJP In the News: Professor Levy-Pounds receives the Launa Q. Newman Community Services Award
Professor Levy-Pounds, Director of the Community Justice Project, receives the Launa Q. Newman Community Services Award at the "Lifting As We Climb" luncheon and ceremony held on March 8, 2012 by The Woman's Club of Minneapolis.
Nathaniel Khaliq is rewarded the Iustitia Et Lex Award
Mr. Nathaniel Khaliq, former president of the St. Paul chapter of the NAACP and long time collaborator with the Community Justice Project, receives the honorable Iustitia Et Lex award in 2011. The award is presented annually to a member of the Twin Cities legal community whose life and work demonstrate a passion in justice and law. Congratulations Mr. Khaliq!
CJP in the News: The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder covers the work of Professor Levy-Pounds and the Community Justice Project
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder covers the work of the Community Justice Project and Prof. Levy-Pounds.
CJP in the News: The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder covers the work of Professor Levy-Pounds and the Community Justice Project
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder covers the work of Prof. Levy-Pounds in a December 14, 2011 story.
The Community Justice Project seeks used computers, printers in working condition
Computer and printer donations will help change the lives of young African American men through the Community Justice Project. Read more from the University of St. Thomas Bulletin Today story, December 14, 2011.
Prof. Tyner featured for the Page Alumni MLK Service Day
Prof. Tyner, Clinical Faculty in the Community Justice Project, is featured in the Page Alumni Foundation MLK Service Day e-newsletter. Read her alumni profile.
CJP in the News: Star Tribune covers CJP's Brotherhood, Inc.
The Community Justice Project's Brotherhood, Inc. gets positive coverage in the Star Tribune on March 8, 2011. http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/117624068.html
CJP Awards: Minnesota Campus Compact Video of CJP work leading to Carter Partnership Award
Minnesota Campus Compact celebrates Community Justice Project's Carter Partnership award, click on the image on the homepage to see the video of their work.
Congratulations to the Community Justice Project and the St. Paul NAACP for being awarded the 2010 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award
The Community Justice Project (CJP) and St. Paul NAACP partnership advocates for changes in laws and policies that negatively impact communities of color, improves dialogue among community and government stakeholders, and supports restorative justice and reintegration programs. The Award was announced on June 17, 2010 at the Minnesota Campus Compact's Annual Summit Luncheon.
CJP in the News: Professor Levy-Pounds
Levy-Pounds Puts St. Thomas Weight Behind Civil Rights Struggle, follow the July 20, 2010 story recognizing the outstanding efforts of Community Justice Project Director, Prof. Levy-Pounds, for her critical work.
CJP in the News: Twin Cities Daily Planet covers GangNet work
Twin Cities Daily Planet covers CJP's work with GangNet in a news article on November 29, 2009, Labeled for life: Minnesota's gang databases need reform.
CJP in the News: Pioneer Press covers CJP work on GangNet database
The front page of the Pioneer Press online, December 2, 2009, covers CJP's work with the GangNet database system and includes their report entitled Evaluation of Gang Databases in Minnesota & Recommendations for Change. Report raises questions about Minnesota gang member registries
Tyner and Shell published in ABA Law Trends & News
Artika Tyner and Crixell Shell have been published in the Fall 2009 issue of Law Trends & News, a practice area newsletter by the American Bar Association. Read the article here: A New Addition to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner’s Toolkit: The Exploration of Restorative Justice and Practical Implementation.
CJP in the News: St. Paul Pioneer Press discusses work on Gang Data Base Revisions
The work of the Community Justice Project was a critical component to revising the gang database in St. Paul. The St. Paul Pioneer Press discussed the work of the group in the article, "Handling of gang data revised by Ramsay County sheriff."
CJP in the News: MPR Covers latest work of CJP
The latest work of the Community Justice Project is featured on MPR News on March 19, 2010.
CJP in the News: Twin Cities Daily Planet covers CJP Symposium
How are the Children? Part III a March 24, 2010 symposium organized by CJP is covered in a Twin Cities Daily Planet article on April 12, 2010, Breaking the Cradle to Prison Pipeline.
CJP in the News: Minnesota Public Radio covers CJP report on Gang Strike Force
Lawmakers Toughen Gang Strike Force Oversight - May 17, 2010, MPR story by Tim Nelson speaks of the CJP report on the Gang Strike Force.
CJP in the News: MinnPost covers Carter Partnership Award
The MinnPost.com writes of the prestigious Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award finalists in an article on June 7, Minnesota Campus Compact names finalists for Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award.
CJP Alums Recognized: Tim Flynn and Matthew Stewart
Community Justice Project alum, Tim Flynn and Matthew Stewart were awarded the Graduate Student Community Engagement Award from the Office of Service Learning and CILCE. Flynn worked on JDAI legislative advocacy and Stewart worked on Gang Database reform efforts as CJP students. Congratulations!
CJP in the News: Tyner Shares her experience with Highland Park Senior High
Clinical Law Fellow, Artika Tyner, J.D., is noted for sharing her knowledge and experience as a community organizer and lawyer by Highland Park Senior High in the St. Paul Public Schools AVID Monthly Moment, October 2010.
CJP Recognition: Members of CJP are recognized at the Community Engagement Celebration on April 27, 2011
Members of the Community Justice Project are recognized at the Community Engagement Celebration held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, hosted by UST CILCE and the Office for Service Learning.
CJP In the News: MinnPost publishes a Q&A with Professor Levy-Pounds
MinnPost published a Q&A with Professor Nekima Levy-Pounds on July 29, 2011.
The piece was published on the page for YPN (MinnPost's Young Professionals Network) as part of a weekly series called "YPN5Q." The series spotlights the state's top young business and civic leaders and creative minds - professionals propelling change through entrepreneurship, the arts, public service, social media, and community involvement.
Read Professor Levy-Pounds’ interview on MinnPost: YNP5Q Nekima Levy-Pounds.